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In this article, we report four cases of hallucinations associated with sensory impairment, three visual hallucinations and one musical hallucination, that responded to gabapentin. To our knowledge, this is the only case of musical hallucinations successfully treated with gabapentin. Background Pregabalin is an anticonvulsive, analgesic and anxiolytic medication. The typical side effects include dizziness, somnolence and weight gain. Few studies or case reports have demonstrated psychiatric side effects resulting from its use. Case presentation We present a patient who suffered visual hallucinations and agitation associated with an increase in pregabalin dose, resolving Purpose: A case of probable gabapentin-induced visual hallucinations in a patient with no psychiatric history is reported. Summary: A 65-year-old white woman with no history of psychiatric Dr. Jun defines a hallucination as a visual perception or distortion that cannot be explained by external visual stimuli. Simple hallucinations, also known as elementary or nonformed, appear as lights, colors, lines, shapes, or geometric designs; complex, or formed, hallucinations may include images of people, animals, objects, or lifelike scenes. The key takeaways for readers are to be aware of the possible side effects of gabapentin, including hallucinations, seek medical advice if you are concerned about any potential hallucinations associated with gabapentin use, and follow the advice provided by your doctor or health care provider. The most common gabapentin (Neurontin) side effects are dizziness and drowsiness. This may affect your ability to drive or perform other activities. Other gabapentin side effects include edema (fluid buildup), weight gain, and eye problems, but these aren’t as common. Borobia-Perez reported about an 82-year-old woman already on gabapentin 300 mg/8 h for chronic pain. She developed psychosis, visual hallucinations, and worsened renal function after increasing the dosage of the drug to 600 mg/8 h and addition of 10 mg/day morphine. Patient’s symptoms ceased after stopping of gabapentin and morphine. 5 Gabapentin musical hallucinations. Experience a symphony of senses with Gabapentin, the breakthrough medication that can turn your world into a mesmerizing musical journey. Imagine hearing enchanting melodies, soul-stirring harmonies, and rhythmical beats Read More Gabapentin, one of the antiepileptics, shows its effects via voltage-gated calcium channels. Sedation and mood elevation are among its side effects. Gabapentin is a drug used to treat nerve pain and seizures. It may cause side effects such as dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema. Rare but serious side effects include hypersensitivity syndrome, respiratory depression, and hallucinations. Although there have been increasing reports of intentional gabapentin misuse, epidemiological evidence for the phenomenon is limited. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there are pharmacovigilance abuse signals for gabapentin. Using Gabapentin-induced hallucinations, both visual and auditory, are significant adverse effects that require careful management. Dose adjustment and discontinuation are effective strategies, while alternative treatments may be considered in specific cases. Hallucinations is reported as a side effect among people who take Gabapentin (gabapentin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nuplazid, and have Parkinson's disease. Gabapentin can cause some rare but serious side effects. While these are uncommon, people should be aware of them and seek medical attention if needed. Consult a doctor right away if you A 65-year-old woman with no psychiatric history developed visual hallucinations while taking gabapentin five times daily. Her hallucinations resolved after discontinuation of gabapentin and have remained absent after 1 year of follow-up. Gabapentin is already on the list of drugs that can cause auditory hallucinations. In fact, hundreds and hundreds of people have reported hearing phantom sounds as a result of taking this drug. It also causes hearing loss in even more people. Severe cases can lead to more dramatic symptoms such as profound confusion, hallucinations, and even seizures if the withdrawal process is not managed correctly. These risks highlight the importance of medical supervision during the discontinuation of gabapentin. seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) Serious allergic reaction. In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to gabapentin. She had decreased hearing bilaterally despite hearing aids. Gabapentin, 100 mg h.s., was started, and the musical hallucinations resolved in 3 days. One month later, gabapentin was discontinued at the patient’s request, and the same music started within 2 days. Restarting the gabapentin regimen ended the hallucinations in 4 days.
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